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How the Environment Agency is reducing the risk of flooding in Maidenhead, Windsor, Eton and Cookham.
Sets out the government's response to the Climate Change Committee's 2025 progress report and their recommendations on climate adaptation.
A report outlining the actions the UK government is taking to reduce methane emissions in the UK and globally.
The Pathway will push forward and support the gradual and continual improvement in farm animal health and welfare.
The Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan sets out how the government meets its statutory carbon budgets and secure the benefits of this transition for people and businesses.
The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on the impact of the end of aviation free allocation in 2026 on regional connectivity.
Consultation on an exemptions reform to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.
We're seeking evidence and insights on how to support and incentivise private sector investment in nature recovery.
This plan sets out the priorities of the 4 UK governments for the sustainable management of pests, weeds and diseases. It seeks to minimise the risks and impacts of pesticide use on the environment and human health, while su…
We're seeking views on options for regulating third-party intermediaries (TPIs) in the energy retail market to protect consumers and businesses.
We are seeking views on strengthening the role and powers of the Energy Ombudsman in the retail energy market.
We're seeking views on new energy supplier obligations to drive non-domestic smart meter uptake post-2025 and protect consumers in the transition to smart-contingent contracts.
We want your views on our proposals to change standard rules permits to reflect the new decarbonisation readiness requirements.
We’re asking for views on strengthening the Environment Agency’s penalties against offences committed by water companies.
We are seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development.
We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
Explores England’s long term water needs, setting out the scale of action needed to ensure resilient supplies and an improved water environment.
Government response to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) January 2025 report on progress in improving England’s natural environment from April 2023 to March 2024.
Additional food waste collection grant determination and funding allocations.
November 2025 Catch Limit Review
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